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‘The View’ Hosts Crack Up at Nancy Pelosi’s Failed TikTok Pun Attempt | Video: The hosts of "The View" couldn't hold it together after Nancy Pelosi ...
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Biden says he’ll sign foreign aid bill Wednesday after Senate passage: President Biden praised the Senate after the chamber passed a $95 billion emergency ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 58 hours — a new global chess record
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4623596-nancy-pelosi-pro-palestinian-protestors-oxford-union/
Pelosi: Netanyahu an obstacle in two-state solution and should resign: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an ...
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Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/bytedance-denies-reports-selling-tiktok-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Senate poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok : The Senate is poised to pass a bill as part of a broader foreign aid package that could lead to a ban on the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4616071-senate-poised-to-pass-bill-that-could-ban-tiktok/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Lorde Among 250 Artists Addressing Ticket System Reform
deadline.com/2024/04/billie-eilish-dave-mathews-lorde-among-artists-addressing-ticket-system-reform-1235894418/
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
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Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
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Pelosi memoir ‘The Art of Power’ planned for August release: A new memoir penned by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be available later this year ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602454-pelosi-memoir-the-art-of-power-planned-for-august-release/
Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-aid-gives-ukraine-the-means-to-retake-initiative
Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.
axios.com/2024/04/19/nancy-pelosi-jan-6-harry-dunn-congress
Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html
Bennett says House might be ‘putting division behind us’ after foreign aid bill: Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Michael Bennett is a Senator ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609447-rep-bennett-says-house-might-be-putting-division-behind-us-after-foreign-aid-bill/
MPs to vote on Rishi Sunak's smoking ban bill: Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears: A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/schumer-fisa-renewal-bill-passed-coming-days/
‘Rye Lane’ Star David Jonsson Penning Debut Drama Series ‘Hype’: David Jonsson, star of 'Industry' and 'Rye Lane', is writing drama series ...
deadline.com/2024/04/david-jonsson-writing-drama-series-hype-clerkenwell-films-1235885688/
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons: The former chair of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee introduced a bill Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605774-former-jan-6-panel-chair-bill-secret-service-protection-felons/
House Approves $95B in Foreign Military Funding, Incl. Another $26B for Israel: On Capitol Hill, the House has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/house_approves_95b_in_foreign_military_funding_incl_another_26b_for_israel
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
apnews.com/article/france-migrants-death-english-channel-uk-00d73287212405d70fdb513cd791fcbd
‘After all, you are only a constable’: Andhra man resigns after being humiliated by senior, cracks UPSC
indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/andhra-man-resigns-humiliated-senior-cracks-upsc-9276884/
White House opposes stand-alone Israel aid bill following Iranian attack: The White House said Monday it would not support a stand-alone bill only providing aid ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4595436-white-house-israel-aid-iranian-attack-ukraine/
Nancy Pelosi warns of threats facing democracy, including Russia and China, at Dublin event
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/21/nancy-pelosi-warns-of-threats-facing-democracy-including-russia-and-china-at-dublin-event/
US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel: Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-house-approves-aid-package-worth-billions-for-ukraine-israel
Abortion ban: Arizona lower house in favor of repeal: The House of Representatives of the US state of Arizona has voted in favor of repealing an almost complete ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68881833
Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4609862-newsom-set-to-propose-legislation-to-help-arizonans-get-abortions-in-california/
Underhanded Israeli Tactic Delays Flotilla Departure: This is not the first time that Israel has used these kinds of tactics to stop our ships from sailing ...
commondreams.org/opinion/freedom-flotilla-gaza-israel
How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges: The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/senators-vote-mayorkas-impeachment-dg/
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68871847
Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight: Now Senate leaders have to navigate a slew of amendment requests, particularly on warrant ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/congress/senate-advances-fisa-bill-00153107
Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for protecting life’
thehill.com/policy/international/4608582-zelensky-lauds-house-passage-of-ukraine-aid-bill/
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House: Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622940-bill-that-could-lead-to-prosecution-of-librarians-advances-in-alabama-house/
BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details.
The U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/breaking-u-s-house-passes-61-billion-ukraine-aid-bill/
Ministers spoil for a public scrap over Rwanda bill: The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68873053
‘Now is the time for maximum restraint,’ says UN Secretary-General Guterres: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Israel and Iran should ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4593843-now-is-the-time-for-maximum-restraint-says-un-secretary-general-guterres/
Women deserve equality of opportunity: We must support biological female athletes
thehill.com/opinion/4601975-women-deserve-equality-of-opportunity-we-must-support-biological-female-athletes/
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey
thehill.com/policy/international/4624815-americans-largely-split-on-ukraine-aid/
Trump, Johnson to tout bill to prevent noncitizen voting: Report: Former President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are teaming up to promote a bill to ...
thehill.com/latino/4588719-trump-johnson-bill-non-citizen-voting/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-taiwan-bill-biden-to-sign-on-wednesday
Use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine: Currently, the U.S. has frozen Russian assets valued at $60 billion. If the U.S. government were to seize these assets ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4590146-use-russian-assets-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
Boy, 6, killed in house fire cuddling his brother, 3, in attempt to save him: In a tragic house fire in Clifton, Virginia, 6-year-old William Brice shielded his ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4600740-arizona-republicans-again-block-1864-abortion-ban-repeal/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Will Zimbabwe’s new ZiG currency be a hit or another failure?: Zimbabwe’s new currency, the ZiG, made its debut month and a number of Zim economists have given ...
iol.co.za/business/advice/will-zimbabwes-new-zig-currency-be-a-hit-or-another-failure-364f180f-1557-44f2-9c73-81dcc46b55cc
Pelosi on Trump abortion statement: ‘He either is stupid, or he thinks the rest of us are’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582818-pelosi-on-trump-abortion-statement-he-either-is-stupid-or-he-thinks-the-rest-of-us-are/
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Impatience over stalled tax deal grows in Senate: Supporters of a bipartisan tax deal that sailed through the House in January are growing impatient as the ...
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on foreign aid: It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a ...
axios.com/2024/04/19/johnson-bailout-democrats-on-foreign-aid
Nancy Pelosi book, ‘The Art of Power,’ will reflect on her career in public life: The former speaker of the House has completed a book about her years in public ...
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Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill amid pressure from hardliners: Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid/
WSJ: Denying weapons to Israel in the middle of a war is betrayal: "Denying weapons to an ally in the middle of a war is the definition of betrayal ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796195
Venice implements new access fees for day-trippers: What to know about the new system
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/venice-implements-new-access-fees-day-trippers-new-109619334
Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
House advances revised FISA bill after floor revolt, teeing up final vote: The House advanced a bill Friday to reauthorize the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4589954-fisa-reauthorization-advance-republicans/
Strong backing for Israel heard after Iran attack, as well as partisan bickering: "The world is on fire," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/kirby-israel-iran-biden-attack-00152128
What happens now that Biden has signed the TikTok bill: The new law potentially sets up a protracted legal fight over the fate of the popular social media app.
axios.com/2024/04/24/joe-biden-tik-tok-ban-bill
What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...
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How the House is voting on Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other funding: The House is voting on funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Pacific and a TikTok ban ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/04/20/ukraine-israel-border-funding-house-vote/
How the US could compete with China in Latin America: A draft bill before Congress offers a constructive alternative to finger-wagging and lecturing
ft.com/content/789b2754-950b-4665-bf2d-afec61cea0ea
Family-of-eight does runner leaving £329 bill with restaurant 'devastated' : The manager of the family-run eatery said the family was ordering the most expensive ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/family-eight-runner-without-paying-32636854
Gender entry: Bundestag in favor of self-determination law: The Bundestag has passed a draft law that makes it easier to change gender entry and first names ...
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Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line: Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68880167
Ukraine faces race against time to deploy US funding: Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in its fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill from ...
ft.com/content/099e668a-61c8-43c0-87a4-546dc09b73c2
Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition - 4 May 2024: Join the Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition on 4 May 2024 at Kennedy Center, Washington, D ...
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Appeals court denies Trump's bid to delay N.Y. hush money trial: The case is currently scheduled to go to trial on April 15.
axios.com/2024/04/08/trump-sues-judge-new-york-hush-money-trial
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate: DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-semiautomatic-firearm-ban-passes-colorados-house-heads-to-senate/
40 Democratic Lawmakers, Including Pelosi, Urge Biden to Halt Arms Transfers to Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/8/headlines/40_democratic_lawmakers_including_pelosi_urge_biden_to_halt_arms_transfers_to_israel
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills
apnews.com/article/transgender-care-abortion-pornography-kansas-7b4141984334258017da842a3542570c
Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.
- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
- The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.
House approves contentious FISA bill in bipartisan vote: The House in a bipartisan vote reauthorized the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590351-fisa-702-house-approves/
Georgia: Thousands protest Russian-style 'foreign agent' law: The ruling Georgian Dream party is once again trying to pass a bill that has been compared to ...
dw.com/en/georgia-thousands-protest-russian-style-foreign-agent-law/a-68834983
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
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